MARYLAND/WASHINGTON D.C. QUEER BOOKSHOPS
Little District Books
Little District Books is an impressive little queer bookshop in the Capitol Hill neighbourhood in Southeast Washington. They stock fiction, non-fiction, childrens and teens books and graphic novels, including a great selection of queer merch. You can also buy audiobooks from them and they have loads of interesting book clubs and a full calendar of events for children and adults. Little District Books has interesting Curated Surprise Gift Box idea which helps you to send a book to someone based on the information you give them about that person. This is a place you will enjoy visiting.
Location: Barrack’s Row
737 8th St SE
Washington, DC 20005
https://littledistrictbooks.com
Loyalty Bookstore
Loyalty Bookstore was founded by Hannah Oliver Depp and focuses on serving the communities of colour and queerness. The primary aim of this bookstore is to bring a diverse array of books, plus regular community events, gifts, stationary and programming. They have an exceptional range of intersectional books centred in the store and in the staff picks.
Location: 843 Upshur Street NW,
Washington, DC 20011
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923 Gist Ave,
Silver Spring, MD 20910